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February 28, 2005

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New Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis get upset during the fourth quarter against the Detriot Pistons, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005 in Oakland, Calif. Davis was acquired in a trade with the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 and made his debut

Cuttino Mobley, left, drives in front of Washington's Etan Thomas in the second half of Sacramento's victory yesterday.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant sails in for the dunk during NBA action against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005. The Raptors defeated the Lakers 108-102.

Former Patriots all-pro cornerback Ty Law, who was released on Friday, is among the high-profile players looking for a new team.

Kansas' Wayne Simien (23) goes to the basket against Oklahoma State's Ivan McFarlin, left, Stephen Graham (21) and Terrence Crawford (42) in the second half yesterday in Lawrence, Kan.

Drivers make their way into turn one at the start of the NASCAR Auto Club 500 in Fontana, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005.

Driver Greg Biffle of Vancouver, Wash., celebrates in victory lane after taking the Auto Club 500 Sunday in Fontana, Calif.

Ichiro poses for a baseball card photographer on the Mariners' picture day. The right fielder got 5,000 Nintendo shares as a gift for his season hit record in 2004.

February 27, 2005

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Sacramento Kings' Darius Songaila (25) watches as Philadelphia 76ers' Chris Webber scores his first points as a 76er during the first half Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, in Philadelphia. Webber was traded from the Kings on Wednesday.

Cardinals Tackle L.J. Shelton will probably be traded.

George Steinbrenner, center, with Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman and first baseman Jason Giambi, does not find Giambi's agent so huggable.

Rafael Palmeiro, left, and Sammy Sosa have blossomed from youngsters with Texas in 1989 into the first teammates ever with 500 career homers

The White Sox added speed to their team by signing second baseman Tadahito Iguchi this winter. Iguchi won two stolen base titles in Japan.

Dave Blaney, with Jack Daniel's as a sponsor, finished 14th in the Daytona 500 last week.

February 26, 2005

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Boston's Antoine Walker had 24 points and 10 rebounds in his first game back with the Celtics. He was traded from Atlanta on Thursday.

Legendary receiver Jerry Rice may retire after being released by the Seattle Seahawks.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones chases down a ground ball during fielding practice on Friday, Feb. 25, in Kissimmee, Fla.

Torii Hunter, shown in this Oct. 6, 2004 photo, is one of the watchdogs of good sportsmanship for the Twins. He said, "There's no way we could have a Randy Moss in here, or we'd fight every day. I'm not going to come in here and have this guy become a ref

Saint Joseph's player John Bryant (34) is helped from the floor by teammate Dwayne Jones, right, and others after being fouled by Temple's Nehemiah Ingram in the second half Tuesday in Philadelphia. Bryant was sent sprawling to the court, breaking his arm

February 25, 2005

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Randy Moss jokes with teammates on the sideline during the NFC wild-card game against the Packers at Lambeau Field in January 2005.

Lou Piniella has his eyes on the present as management looks to the future.

National League Rookie of the Year Jason Bay poses for a Pirates commercial.

Arizona's Channing Frye, center, tries to keep the ball away from Washington State's Chris Schlatter, left, and Thomas Kelati, right, in the second half Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Arizona won 57-56 in overtime.

February 24, 2005

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Sacramento Kings' Chris Webber reacts after making a game-winning 3-point basket in the last second of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks in this Dec. 14, 2004 photo, in Milwaukee. The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Chris Webber from the Sacramento

Minnesota Vikings wide reciever Randy Moss walks off the field without his teammates with two seconds remaining against the Washington Redskins in this Jan. 2, 2005 in Landover, Md. Moss is heading for Oakland, the receiver's agent said Wednesday. Dante D

A relative bargain this season, Jerome Bettis, has a cap value that soars to nearly $5.5 million in 2005.

New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez, playing second base, balances the head of a batting dummy on his head during Spring training in Port St. Lucie., Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

Alex Rodriguez feels the heat in the Bronx.

Pirates outfielder Matt Lawton

February 23, 2005

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Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants talks to reporters at a news conference yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz. He gave his opinions on steroids and the media.

Ichiro has a smile on his face as he takes part in the first day of Mariners full-squad workouts in Peoria, Arizona, on Tuesday.

Antoine Walker of the Atlanta Hawks

The Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal grabs his knee after injuring it during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, top, battles for a loose ball with Boston Celtics' Ricky Davis during the fourth quarter Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 104-95.

Smarty Jones (15), with jockey Stewart Elliott up in the Kentucky Derby, has a busy schedule ahead of him in retirement.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is all smiles as he announces that he has agreed to a 6-year contract extension with the team at the Seahawks headquarters in Kirkland, Wash. on Tuesday, Feb 22.

February 22, 2005

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Sources say that the Seahawks have reached an agreement with QB Matt Hasselbeck (left) and will add the franchise tag to RB Shaun Alexander.

A young New York Yankee fan stands with his marker and ball ready for an autograph as another, center, poses for a photograph with infielder Jason Giamib, left, Monday Feb. 21, 2005, in Tampa, Fla. Giambi met with members of the press then signed autograp

Devil Rays special instructor Don Zimmer works at the team's spring training complex in St. Petersburg on Monday.

Adrian Beltre, the Mariners' new third baseman, takes a swing during a light workout yesterday in Peoria. The spring's first official workout for position players is today.

Pirates ace Oliver Perez

February 21, 2005

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Allen Iverson was named MVP of the NBA all-star game, finishing with 15 points and nine assists.

Third baseman Alex Rodriguez fields a ball during a workout following his arrival at training camp.

Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson uses a photographer's camera to take pictures of teammates at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

Jeff Gordon celebrates his third Daytona 500 victory.

Jeff Gordon smokes his tires in front of fans at the start finish line after winning the Daytona 500 Sunday.

February 20, 2005

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Eventual winner Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks jumps over Denver's Kenyon Martin before throwing down during last night's dunk contest.

Quentin Richardson of Phoenix takes aim at the basket during the three point shootout Saturday in Denver.

Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat will be playing in his first NBA All-Star Game.

The new Washington uniforms will take some getting used to for fans. Washington Nationals manager, Frank Robinson, left, talks with pitcher, Tony Armas, Jr. this week at their camp in Viera, Fla.

One thing about Carl Krauser, he's not afraid of a challenge no matter how big.

February 19, 2005

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New Engand Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi and his wife, Heidi, leave Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston yesterday. Bruschi was released from the hospital after spending two days recovering from a mild stroke that caused numbness, blurred vision an

LJ Shelton met with the Buffalo Bills that could lead to a trade that would involve RB Travis Henry.

Defensive end John Abraham has been tagged as the New York Jets franchise player.

Grant Hill is back among the NBA's elite.

Pirates catcher Neil Walker works outs at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

NASCAR driver Jimmy Johnson (48) spins out after being tapped in Turn 2 by Kevin Harvick (29) in the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday afternoon. The crash caused Mark Martin (6) and several other drivers to wreck, and they had to switch to th

February 17, 2005

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Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson joked that he's looking forward to his root canal.

Commissioner Gary Bettman wasn't willing to accept victory.

Reggie Fowler is on the verge of becoming the first black NFL owner

Guard Dee Brown glides to the basket as Illinois beats Penn State for its school-record 26th straight victory.

Pacers guard Reggie Miller, right, is fouled by Viktor Khryapa of Portland last night.

Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal and the Miami Heat crushed the road-weary Clippers 113-95 to enter the All-Star break on a seven-game winning streak.

February 16, 2005

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Magic guard Steve Francis finds his way to the basket blocked by Clippers' Lionel Chalmers.

Michelle Ostermiller gives her dog Carlee, a German shorthaired pointer, a treat after winning Best in Show at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday night.

February 15, 2005

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Quarterback Jeff Garcia, who the Cleveland Browns released yesterday, passes under pressure against the New York Jets.

Arizona businessman Reggie Fowler, left, smiles as Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs wipes away perspiration due to the hot lights, during a news conference Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 in Eden Prairie, Minn., where McCombs announced the proposed sale of the V

Jose Canseco told Mike Wallace on '60 Minutes' that he injected former teammate Mark McGwire with steroids at least once or twice.

Oakland is banking on a rebound season from Barry Zito, the last of the team's vaunted trio of aces after the trades of Mark Mulder and Tim Hudson.

Johan Santana -- $40 million deal

Pitt's Chris Taft and Chevon Troutman celebrate after defeating Syracuse, 68-64, last night at the Carrier Dome.

Darryl Dora reacts after hitting a three-pointer with 3.6 seconds left in double overtime during an 80-79 victory over Kansas.

Phoenix forward Amare Stoudemire dunks for two of his 42 points last night against the Utah Jazz.

February 14, 2005

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Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes, leading the AFC to victory in Sunday's Pro Bowl.

Did Jerome Bettis play football for the final time in the Pro Bowl?

Ben Sheets and the Brewers avoided arbiutration Sunday.

Cleveland's LeBron James, right, works against Los Angeles' Kobe Bryant in the fourth quarter.

Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand shoots over Toronto Raptors' Aaron Williams during NBA action in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005. The Raptors defeated the Clippers, 109-106.

Kevin McHale walked on court as the Timberwolves coach for the first time Sunday. The Chicago Bulls beat the Wolves 87-83.

Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki celebrates after the Mavericks took the lead.

February 13, 2005

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Roger Clemens will make the highest single-season salary of any pitcher in the history of the game -- $18 million -- and his numbers didn't even come close to the numbers the top free agents were given this offseason.

Former Minnesota head coach Flip Saunders at the Feb. 4 game.

Utah forward Karl Malone, left, shoving Chicago's Dennis Rodman in the 1997 NBA Finals, was both an intimidator and a prolific scorer in his career.

Indiana's Reggie Miller takes a tying three-pointer with 5.1 seconds left in regulation of Game 4 of the 1998 Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks. Miller's last-second shots were the bane of opposing fans such as Spike Lee, lower left corner.

Pokey Reese brings his reputation for Gold Glove skills to the Mariners infield.

Illinois' Luther Head drives past Wisconsin's Clayton Hanson for two of his game-high 26 points.

Maryland's Chris McCray (13) and John Gilchrist celebrate last night after the Terrapins beat Duke 99-92 in overtime in College Park, Md. Gilchrist scored 19 points and McCray added 17.

February 12, 2005

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Jazz forward Karl Malone will announce his retirement on Sunday.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) rejects Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer during the first quarter on Feb. 11, 2005, in Salt Lake City. The Wolves lost 100-82.

Suns forward Amaré Stoudemire, shooting over the Sonics' Jerome James, led all scorers with 33 points Friday night in Seattle's 113-105 victory at America West Arena.

File photo of Twins pitcher Kyle Lohse from August 2004. On Feb. 11, 2005, Lohse was awarded a 2005 salary of $2.4 million in an arbitration case with the Twins.

James Augustine and No. 1 Illinois slammed the door on the upset bid by Mike Wilkinson and Wisconsin on Jan. 25 in Madison.

February 10, 2005

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Receiver Randy Moss said he’d prefer to stay with the Vikings in an interview to be broadcast Thursday night on KFAN Radio (1130-AM).

Norm Chow, offensive coordinator for USC's national-championship teams the past two years, will become the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom (7) drives to the basket past New Jersey Nets' Jason Collins during the first quarter Wednesday night, Feb. 9, 2005 in East Rutherford, N.J. Odom had 16 points, matched a career-best with 19 rebounds and set up a go-ahead 3-

Dwyane Wade slips past New York's Kurt Thomas for a basket. Wade had 30 points, including 10 in overtime to tie a Heat record.

Suns forward Shawn Marion (being fouled by the Bucks' Mike James) is averaging 19.5 points and 10.9 rebounds.

Jose Jimenez, pitching a no-hitter against the D-Backs in 1999, was signed to a minor league contract by the D-Backs to bolster the bullpen.

February 08, 2005

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Quarterback Tom Brady, below, spent some time with host David Letterman on the "Late Show with David Letterman" last night.

Detroit outfielder Magglio Ordonez said he is eager to prove doubters his left knee, which was operated on twice in 2004, is healthy.

Is Karl Malone headed to the Spurs?

Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) grabs a rebound over Golden State Warriors' Dale Davis, right, in the first quarter Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in Miami. The Heat won 105-96.

Washington's Gilbert Arenas (0) reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter. Arenas tied a career high with 43 points.

Phoenix Suns Shawn Marion slamdunks during their overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Suns will face the Kings today.

Donovan McNabb and the Eagles could dominate the NFC for a while.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21, to win Super Bowl XXXIX Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Patriots coach Bill Belichick is at left.

February 07, 2005

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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21, in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005.

Super Bowl XXXIX Most Valuable Player Deion Branch of the Patriots holds up the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Patriots beat the Eagles, 24-21 in Jacksonville Sunday night.

New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon, front, and quarterback Tom Brady jog off the field together after Dillon scored on a 2-yard touchdown run.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was so calm before Sunday’s game that he took a 45-minute nap in the locker room. The Pats beat the Eagles 24-21.

Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch set a record with 11 receptions Sunday.

Terrell Owens caught nine passes for 122 yards after returning from an ankle injury.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel hauls in a 2-yard pass from Tom Brady for a touchdown as Eagles' Quintin Mikell defends in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXIX last night.

Rodney Harrison (37) celebrates his second interception late in the fourth quarter

New England kicker Adam Vinatieri leaps into the arms of former Steelers punter Josh Miller after the Patriots won Super Bowl XXXIX.

New England Patriots fans at Alltel Stadium reach to touch the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Rockets center Yao Ming, left, goes to the basket against Lamar Odom of the Lakers yesterday in Houston. Yao had 23 points.

Former Chicago White Sox slugger Magglio Ordonez has plenty to smile about after agreeing to five-year, $75 million deal with the Detroit Tigers.

February 06, 2005

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It's looking more and more as if Terrill Owens will play.

Dan Marino a pro football hall of famer

Dan Marino headed to Canton

Steve Young joins Joe Montana in the 49ers wing of the hall of fame

Steve Young into the pro football hall of fame

Outfielder Magglio Ordonez, shown playing for the Chicago White Sox in 2003, reportedly has agreed to sign with the Detroit Tigers.

Pat Patriot, the New England Patriots mascot, and Swoop, the Philadelphia Eagles mascot, have a few words Saturday before the start of Snoop Bowl between Snoop Dogg's youth team and the Jacksonville All-Stars.

February 05, 2005

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NFL commisioner Paul Tagliabue said there will be a franchise in Los Angeles by the end of the decade.

L.J. Shelton signed a five-year contract extension in November 2003.

Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby, foreground, makes a reverse layup over New York Knicks guard Anfernee Hardaway, left,during the first quarter in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Feb. 4, 2005.

New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury, foreground, drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby during the first quarter in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Feb. 4, 2005.

Los Angeles Clippers' Bobby Simmons (21) gets his hand on a loose ball next to Milwaukee Bucks' Mo Williams during the fourth quarter Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 92-90.

After 13 years in the NBA, Jim Jackson feels that the game is finally fun again.

February 04, 2005

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's grandmother, Margaret Brady, died at 94 after suffering a stroke.

Eagles receiver Freddie Mitchell is interviewed during media day for Super Bowl XXXIX. Mitchell caused an uproar last week when he disparaged the Patriots' defensive backs.

Emmitt Smith (with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones) announces his retirement after 15 NFL seasons and 18,355 rushing yards.

Los Angeles Lakers interim head coach Frank Hamblen yells instructions from the sideline during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. Rudy Tomjanovich resigned Wednesday as coach.

Due to the injury of Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash may become a starter at the All-Star game on Feb. 20 in Denver.

February 03, 2005

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Sammy Sosa, the newest member of the Baltimore Orioles, smiles after trying on his jersey and hat on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, in Baltimore. The trade that sent Sosa to the Orioles from the Chicago Cubs was finalized Wednesday after commissioner Bud Selig

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Rudy Tomjanovich pumps his fist and answers no when asked if job pressures had threatened his sobriety, after he announced he is resigning his position citing health concerns brought on by the job, at Lakers training headquar

Cardinals RB Emmitt Smith is expected to announce his retirement this week.

The Green Bay Packers and safety Darren Sharper will know soon whether they are destined to part ways.

Nebraska coach Bill Callahan's recruiting class is generally considered one of the nation's five best this year.

Dave Wannstedt: First national signing day as Pitt coach.

February 02, 2005

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Rudy Tomjanovich -- On his way out?

Terrell Owens insists he will return to the lineup Sunday for the Eagles and be a big factor, not just a decoy against the Patriots.

Reds outfielder Austin Kearns reportedly could be had in a trade for a pitching prospect.

Illinois' Luther Head (4) gets a steal against Michigan State's Chris Hill, rear, in the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, in East Lansing, Mich. Head led Illinois with 22 points in an 81-68 win.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, works the ball inside for a shot against New York Knicks forward Trevor Ariza in the first quarter in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005.

Miami's Shaquille O'Neal was hot in the first half with 15 points, but was just 1-for-3 on field goals in the fourth quarter.

Ben Roethlisberger, right, encourages his team during a Campbell's Chunky Soup competition in Jacksonville, Fla., yesterday. Campbell's is among the products Roethlisberger endorses.

February 01, 2005

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Terrell Owens participated in portions of the Philadelphia Eagles' practice Monday, further testing his severely sprained ankle and moving a big step closer to playing in Sunday's Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles receiver Todd Pinkston makes a catch during the team's practice on Monday, Jan. 31, in Jacksonville, Fla. With Terrell Owens injured, Pinkston has become the Eagles' number one receiver.

President Bush receives a Pistons jersey from guard Chauncey Billups, the NBA Finals MVP, during a White House ceremony.

Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash say they see no reason wy the Suns can't be title contenders

Elden Campbell is expected to debut with Nets tonight — but Rodney Buford (ankle) is fresh addition to team's banged-up list.

Indiana's Jeff Foster, left, blocks a shot by Philadelphia's Allen Iverson, who scored 27 in his return last night.

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